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Design your life with joy

When you think about experiencing joy in your life, what comes to mind? Does joy seem unattainable? Would you even dare to think about designing joyinto your life? I want you to know that joy is within your reach, even closer than you think.

What gets in your way?

When I asked my network, my friends & family,
colleagues & clients, what gets in their way of experiencing joy, I
was not surprised to hear that the number one problem mentioned was... procrastination.
Yes, that's right. We put it off. We put off experiencing joy,
because we're too busy putting off other important things in our
lives. We put off what's important, and we feel guilty, and we suffer
about it, and it becomes bigger and bigger. We start complaining about
ourselves and trying to force ourselves to do better.

This becomes a downward spiral into low self-esteem.
The pile of incomplete tasks gets higher and higher, while our
happiness is somewhere underneath all those things we'd better do.
Sound familiar?

I want you to know that there's a way out. And it might surprise you to hear that it does not involve self-discipline.

Wouldn't
it be a relief to release the burdens of being overwhelmed? Wouldn't
you like to suffer less and enjoy your time more? When my network told
me that procrastination was their primary concern, I got to work and
put together some of the things I've learned.

I've been there myself.
Yes, I've procrastinated, I've also put things off, and in the past
I've created mountains of incomplete tasks. There was a time when I
was ashamed to invite others to my house, when I hid my procrastination
like an awful secret about me.

I created a new life, and you can, too.

Years
ago I decided to burst out of that secret and choose a new way of
living. I studied methods of taking on new habits and created a
different way of being for myself, and then I began teaching those new
ways of being to others. Now I'm happy to share some of this knowledge
and experience with you, at no cost whatsoever.

Here's how: If procrastination makes you suffer, I invite you to get some relief. Order my free e-course, 10 Steps to Redesigning Procrastination.
Just fill in your name and email, and I will deliver this seven part
e-course into your emailbox at no cost to you. Just so you know, I
value your privacy and will never share your information.

And as a bonus, I'll also send you my e-zineDesigning Action & Joy. In every issue, Ioffer
new possibilities for designing what you want in your life: more peace,
more passion, more fulfillment, more creativity, and yes, more joy!

InDesigning Action & Joy,
I'll help you solve some of your most persistent problems and rethink
your most difficult dilemmas. (If at any time you no longer want to
receive it, just unsubscribe; it's that easy.) We'll explore everyday
concerns, like trust, intimacy, self-esteem, the influence of moods,
and perfectionism, in a straightforward, clear, and playful way.

Looking forward to the conversation,

Janet Shepherd

****I felt like I had a gentle partner leading through my own "stuckness" as I received Janet's thoughtful and powerful insights. I am now more able to intervene on my own patterns of procrastination and find myself producing more and struggling less. Stephanie Heitman****

**** With Janet’s insightful guidance and feedback, I learned how to lay
aside a few of my protective cloaks of loneliness, shyness, and
self-deprecation long enough to make room for more playfulness, joy,
and purpose. She taught me that choosing what I want is a big step
toward achieving it. I learned tools for increasing my self
awareness—expanding my consciousness of the various domains of my life
and for reaping the rewards of revealing more of myself to others. In
addition, I got a delicious taste of what it is like to be fully
present at this very moment. Gail McLure ****

**** Janet encourages learning and creates a safe environment for personal
growth and authenticity. She is a good listener, is wise, and
appropriately playful. We unhesitatingly recommend her seminars. Mary Kathryn & Doug Wallace ****

**** I have experienced Janet Shepherd as a thoughtful, insightful,
eloquent and compassionate coach. She is deeply committed to helping
people improve their lives. She teaches practical life skills in an
atmosphere of positive energy, kindness and good humor that makes
working with her a distinct pleasure. Janet has a gift for getting to
the heart of the matter and expressing herself in clear, easy to
understand language. In my sessions with her, she gave me specific
feedback which helped me to let go of some negative views I had of
myself. Janet's skilled coaching enabled me to shift into a new way
of being in which I now live a happier and more productive life, have
improved relationships, and like myself better. I recommend her most
highly. Jane Walker *****

Suffer less and enjoy your life a lot more!

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Janet Shepherd, Ph.D.

Janet is a licensed psychologist who specializes in life design coaching and positive psychology. She has a background in neuropsychology and psycholinguistics, with more recent training in ontological coaching. A member of Jean Houston's Mystery School community, she has an abiding interest in metaphors, mythology, storying, and the power of language in creating the world around us. She teaches numerous seminars & workshops and works with groups & individuals.